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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

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Los Angeles, CA 90025
We often don't know where to begin and, for me, that is a great place to start. Feeling stuck. The anxiety. The fear. This can turn to shame and guilt. Whether you're experiencing the results of unprocessed pain, childhood wounds, or the exhaustion from the stressors of daily life, there is a way forward.
I work with individuals and couples using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to create awareness to identify patterns and build upon strengths while working to release what is no longer serving you. We will discover new tools for lasting change to move life forward with self-compassion for you to feel more wholly yourself.
I aim to give you a safe space to express yourself honestly with curiosity and care. I will meet where you are in this very moment. You don't have to have all the answers and insights. This time is for you to heal and grow into the life you want. Please reach out. I'm looking forward to speaking with you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Trauma Resolution Therapy

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(424) 788-0179

Los Angeles, CA 90039

I'm available to California residents for telehealth sessions and I am accepting new clients, including weeknight and weekend availability.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Cancer 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (424) 788-0179
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Trauma Resolution Therapy

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(424) 788-0179

Los Angeles, CA 90039

I'm available to California residents for telehealth sessions and I am accepting new clients, including weeknight and weekend availability.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Cancer 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (424) 788-0179
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (424) 788-0179

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 163049 Supervised by Jason Murphy (California / 94486) Timothy McKernan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Antioch University, MA, Clinical Psychology
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from TF-CBTWeb2.0 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / 2025
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (424) 788-0179
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (424) 788-0179

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Cancer

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (424) 788-0179
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (424) 788-0179

Endorsement

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Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Tim has a rare ability to make you feel comfortable from the very first conversation. He is sharp, responsive in the moment, and skilled at seeing the whole picture of what you're going through. So you leave sessions with real clarity and direction.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (424) 788-0179
Photo of Timothy McKernan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (424) 788-0179

Location

Primary Location

Trauma Resolution Therapy

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(424) 788-0179

Additional Location

Los Angeles, CA 90039

(424) 788-0179
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I'm available to California residents for telehealth sessions and I am accepting new clients, including weeknight and weekend availability.
Photo of Timothy McKernan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 788-0179
"
I'm available to California residents for telehealth sessions and I am accepting new clients, including weeknight and weekend availability.
Photo of Timothy McKernan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Timothy McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 788-0179